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The R129 models were produced from 1989 through to 2001 and sold under the SL-Class model names. The R129 replaced the R107 SL-Class in 1989 and was subsequently replaced by the R230 in 2001. The R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124 saloon and featured many innovative details for the time. It came to public attention in 1991 when Diana, Princess of Wales, sold her Jaguar XJS to lease a J-registration, metallic-red 500 SL, becoming the first member of the Royal Family to use a foreign car. This controversy sparked a media storm as it was questioned whether a member of British Royalty should drive a foreign car. The fifth generation of the legendary SL series, made by Mercedes-Benz, was known as the R230. It featured a fully retractable hardtop that was marketed as the Vario Roof- a first for the SL class although it had been available on the smaller SLK model since 1997.

This very nice example of the iconic and ever popular Mercedes-Benz SL marque is presented in silver with dark red leather interior. It comes with air conditioning, sat nav, electric seats and an electrically operated roof. It has been serviced by a combination of Mercedes-Benz main dealerships and Mercedes-Benz specialists. It will also arrive at auction with a new MoT test certificate valid until April 2026. Consigned by James Good